9 big cities of the world in danger of drowning in 9 years! [TKB World]

Due to global warming, many cities of the world will be submerged by 2050 and 2100. But these 9 cities of the world are most at risk in the next 9 years, which can be submerged due to sea level and floods. A project named Climate Central has prepared a report on the increasing threats due to global warming. In this report, it has been said about the sinking of these 9 cities. Let us know which cities are being marked in danger of drowning in this report.

1. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Hogue, the capital of The Netherlands, are at low altitude. They are close to the North Sea. Dutch countries are famous all over the world for their technology to prevent floods. But seeing the way the sea level is rising, it does not seem that some beautiful cities of this country will survive. No dam, barrier, floodgate will be able to save them. But if their technology is improved or upgraded further, then cities can be saved for some time.

2. Basra, Iraq

Iraq’s main port city Basra is situated on the banks of a large river named Shat al-Arab. It joins the Gulf of Paras in the Shat al-Arab River. The city is connected to the bay through several canals and back water channels. Due to this, there is a lot of swampy area around this city. If the sea level rises then this city is in danger. The biggest problem is that Basra continues to struggle with water-borne diseases. If there is a flood, this city can cause a lot of damage. It may even be off the map.

3. New Orleans, USA

There is a network of canals and water branches from the middle of the city of New Orleans in America. This net protects this city from floods. To the north is Lake Maurepas, to the south is Lake Salvador and a small lake. If this safety net is not there, then there will be great devastation in New Orleans, but despite this, if the sea level rises rapidly, then this city is in danger. The city’s The Biloxi and Jean Lafitte Wildlife Preserves are at greater risk. This is only at the water level. If the water level rises even a little, they will drown.

4. Venice, Italy

The city of Venice in Italy is built in the middle of the water. Every year there is flood due to high tide. There are two types of danger in this city. First the sea level rises and secondly this city is drowning itself. It is sinking down 2 millimeters every year. Like New Orleans, technology has been put in place to prevent floods in Venice. Flood-proof arrangements have been made, in spite of this, floods happen every year. If the sea level rises rapidly, then by 2030 this city will be submerged under water. Which will be difficult to handle.

5. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

This city situated in the eastern part of Vietnam is completely flat. Its height is not much above sea level. It is situated on the marshy land named Thu Thiem. Its biggest threat is from the Mekong Delta. The water level of this delta is increasing continuously. Scientists worried that Ho Chi Minh City will be submerged under water by 2030. This city can also be submerged under water like Venice and New Orleans.

6. Kolkata, India

The land in and around Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, India, has been considered a lot of fertilizer for centuries. But if you look at the map of Climate Central, then the risk of sea level rise is very high for this city too. Like Ho Chi Minh City, this city also suffers from the problem of monsoon rains and high tide. Here floods occur during the rainy season. Rain water does not enter the ground. The area with a large delta located near it can prove to be dangerous for it.

7. Bangkok, Thailand

The city of Bangkok, which is famous for tourism in Thailand, is most affected by global warming. This capital of Thailand is only 1.5 meters above sea level. such as the city of Venice. It is also sinking 2 to 3 centimeters every year like Venice. This whole city is built on sandy soil. By the year 2030, its coastal areas Tha Kham and Samut Prakan could be completely submerged under water. Also the international airport of this city located in Suvarnabhumi.

8. Georgetown, Guyana

Guyana’s capital Georgetown has built walls around it to protect itself from sea floods. On one side there is a sea area of ​​about 400 km long. Where very strong waves rise. The height of its banks ranges from 0.5 meters to one meter. But this height does not matter at the time of high tide. Sea water crosses the walls and enters the city. 90% of Guyana’s population lives near sea shores. If this country is to save Georgetown and other coastal areas, they will have to raise their walls higher.

9. Savannah, USA

The city of Savannah, located in Georgia, USA, is the main point of Hurricane. Many hurricanes come here every year. This area, which suffers from natural disasters every year, is surrounded by sea from all sides. Inside the city is the Savannah River to the north and the Ogichi River to the south. Due to which there is a lot of marshy area around it. This means that if there is always a risk of hurricanes and flash floods. It will take 2050 to completely submerge this city, but by 2030, there will be a lot of disasters.